Getting a job in Toronto

Ninga2014

Hi everyone, Myself & my boyfriend just arrived in Toronto from Ireland last week. We are very lucky due to the fact we have friends over here so we are staying with them until we get our own place etc.... My boyfriend has started work labouring already, he just seen an add on a website and called the number & started the next morning, however it does not seem to simple for me. I have over 12 years experience working in an office environment in Ireland but when I apply for roles here every company looks for Canadian experience, I would be grateful for any tips on how to get a foot in the door, thanks for any advice.

pilgrim pat

Hi have you been on face book Irish and new in Toronto

james182

Have you tried looking for internships? I would just call a few companies I would like to work for and offered to work for them for free. I think after a few months employers are legally obliged to start paying you so if they like your work ethics you can definitely get your foot in the door this way.

Look up for small businesses they usually need help with office stuff and it's easier to get a hold of the person who is in charge of hiring.

nilsonmickey

What kind of working are you looking for? A friend of mine has just advertised looking for some Engineers for mining industry

james182

One person told me that some immigration firms help find employment for a fee. The jobs will most likely be in food industry or maybe hotels, but that's an options as well.